That’s right. It’s going to be another very busy race weekend for the CV Products on-the-road crews with participation planned in seven events occurring in six states. We’ll be selling racing equipment and apparel at a bunch of these events, including a pair of races at the Kansas Speedway on Saturday and Sunday. For those on the Left Coast, there’s the Le Mans Series in Long Beach, California, where racers take over the city’s streets in a long-standing competition.
So check out the races below and see if you can pencil one or two for this mid-April weekend. Here’s where we’ll be:
SFP 250
This — the fourth race on the 2013 Camping World Truck Series schedule — was won last year by James Buescher who passed Brad Keselowski for the lead with 11 laps remaining and then held it for his first victory in his 76th truck start. He won three more races during the 2012 season to capture the series championship. In the dozen years this race has taken place in Kansas City, there has been a different winner each year.
- Series: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
- When: Saturday, April 20
- Racetrack: Kansas Speedway
- Location: Kansas City, Kansas
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info, check out the Camping World Truck Series online
STP 400
The green-flag waving for this weekend’s Sprint Cup Series race begins around 1:15 p.m. (EDST) on Sunday for the 267-lap STP 400 with favorable weather forecast for race day. Jimmie Johnson is the Sprint Cup points leader heading into this weekend, but he’s facing drivers like red hot Kyle Busch and points contenders Greg Biffle and Brad Keselowski, along with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and a host of other win-seekers.
- Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
- When: Sunday, April 21
- Racetrack: Kansas Speedway
- Location: Kansas City, KS
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info, see the Kansas Speedway’s website
Visual Studio Ultimate Grand Prix of America
A total of 28 entries are expected to do battle in this, the fourth round of the season, including a strong 13-car field in Daytona Prototype, which has seen a tightened championship since the last outing at Barber Motorsports Park earlier this month. Another dozen cars will fight for top honors in GT, including the championship-leading Magnus Racing duo of Andy Lally and John Potter.
- Series: GRAND-AM
- When: Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20
- Racetrack: Road Atlanta
- Location: Braselton, Georgia
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info, visit the Road Atlanta website
Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach
The two-hour American Le Mans Series championship continues with Round 2 this weekend at Long Beach’s 11-turn, 1.968-mile temporary seaside street course, including a long stretch of Shoreline Drive. Muscle Milk Pickett Racing, anchored by the driver pairing of Klaus Graf and Lucas Luhr, is looking to become the first team to win three consecutive times overall at Long Beach. Luhr also won overall at the Beach while driving for Audi in 2008.
- Series: American Le Mans Series
- When: Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20
- Racetrack: Long Beach Street Circuit
- Location: Long Beach, California
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info, see the American Le Mans Series website
Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals fueled by Full Throttle
The big thrill here is racers competing on four lanes, giving spectators quadruple thrills. No matter your driving skill, racing in a four-lane configuration is a challenge. Seven-time U.S. Army Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher says when you have a car on each side, you feel like the sky’s falling on you. Schumacher has raced to two victories this season, and he is currently in the series lead once again following his win in Las Vegas. He’d like to add a win here to his resume.
- Series: NHRA
- When: Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21
- Racetrack: zMax Dragway
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Note: CV’s personnel will be on-site at the event
- For More Info, visit the NHRA online
Border Wars 7-Up 150
The Automobile Racing Club of America’s “Road to Daytona” begins this weekend in Border Wars’ 7-Up 150 at the Toledo Speedway. The event will see the stock-bodied ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models and the ARCA Midwest Late Model tour paired together in competition for the first time in the history of the two groups. A strong contingent of the top Late Model drivers is expected for the race, which opens up Toledo’s 2013 race schedule.
- Series: ARCA/CRA Super Series
- When: Saturday, April 20
- Racetrack: Toledo Speedway
- Location: Toledo, Ohio
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info, check out the Champion Racing Association website
Ray Cook’s Spring Nationals
Round Seven of the Southern Nationals Series takes us to the Cleveland Speedway for another 50-lap, $5,000 to win / $450 to start event. The support classes are to be announced by the Speedway. Pit Gates will open at 2 p.m., with driver’s meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Since 1954, Cleveland Speedway has been home to the annual Shamrock and Gobbler Dirt Late Model events and is one of the most historic racing venues in Tennessee.
- Series: Southern Nationals Series
- When: Saturday, April 20
- Racetrack: Cleveland Speedway
- Location: Cleveland, Tennessee
- Note: CV’s trailer is in the pits and available for people with pit passes only
- For More Info, visit the Southern National Series website
